5 Ways to Get in the Christmas Spirit this Weekend
By HEIDI PRUITT
The Kokomo Post Staff
Happy December! It’s a magical time of year here in Kokomo, do you have plans to make memories this holiday season? We’ve come up with a list of some can’t-miss events to get you in the Christmas spirit, check them out below!
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First Friday: Elf Con & Santa Photos with Jessica Shuck
Enjoy December’s First Friday event throughout downtown Kokomo and support local businesses during the holidays! Jessica Shuck Photography will be offering photos with Santa for a donation to help families in need this Christmas.
When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
Where: Jessica Shuck Photography, 107 W. Sycamore St., Unit 301, Kokomo
First Friday participants can be found by clicking here.
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Boundless By Bailey Pop-Up Shop
Head to Fired Arts Studio to shop handmade pottery and other handmade items from Boundless by Bailey just in time for Christmas!
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
Where: Fired Arts Studio 106 N. Main St., Kokomo
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’Tis the Season & Ticket to Tipton
Tipton is the place to be this weekend to get in the holiday spirit! ’Tis the Season features a family-friendly evening on the square in downtown Tipton with activities to make your Christmas merry and bright! This free event will include a cookie walk, a firetruck and police display, Christmas photos, visits from a pony and Reindeer, hot chocolate and more!
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
Where: Courthouse Square in Tipton
During Ticket to Tipton this Saturday, you can shop ’til you drop while supporting locally-owned businesses in Tipton! This shopping event will take you on a journey where you receive a ticket to be stamped at participating businesses to turn in for your chance to win a prize. Click here for more information.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
Where: Horton’s Home & Garden, Urban Homestead, The Feel Goods, Tinkerhouse, Annmarie's Boutique, Blooms & Blessings, Rockin’ J’s Boutique, Anchored in Hope, Twisted Threads, Serendipity and The Love Bug Food Truck.
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Old Town Christmas Parade
The Christmas Parade is returning to downtown Kokomo for a special evening of magic! The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at Walnut and Market streets and ends at Main and Sycamore streets featuring local marching bands, Santa and Mrs. Claus and much more!
When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
Where: From the corner of Walnut and Market streets to the corner of Main and Sycamore streets.
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Pictures with Santa
Bring your furry friends to Jefferson Road Animal Hospital for a Christmas photo-op with Santa!
When: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
Where: Jefferson Road Animal Hospital, 2605 W. Jefferson St., Kokomo
Happy holidays, Kokomo! Do you have any favorite winter activites? Tell us in the comments.
